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Dark energy may not doom the universe, data suggests
Speed Read The dark energy pushing the universe apart appears to be weakening
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'This recommendation is reasonable and in line with the evolution of medical consensus'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Upcoming celestial events to watch
The Explainer Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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All the major moon landings so far
The Explainer One giant leap for mankind
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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How NASA is planning to get humans to Mars
In Depth The upcoming Artemis II mission is the first step in a long mission
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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What is NASA working on?
In Depth A running list of the space agency's most exciting developments
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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'The next US president should rethink the program in its entirety'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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NASA's Europa Clipper blasts off, seeking an ocean
Speed Read The ship is headed toward Jupiter on a yearslong journey
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why water on Mars is so significant
The Explainer Enough water has been found to cover the surface of the Red Planet – but there's a catch
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Liquid water detected on Mars raises hopes of life
Speed Read A new study suggests huge amounts of water could be trapped beneath the surface of Mars
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What would a colony on the Moon look like?
Today's Big Question People could be living in lunar 'houses' by 2040, says Nasa
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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A private astronaut wants to save the Hubble Space Telescope — but NASA has concerns
Under the Radar The telescope is expected to burn up in the atmosphere in the 2030s
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The hunt for Planet Nine
Under The Radar Researchers seeking the elusive Earth-like planet beyond Neptune are narrowing down their search
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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We're in the golden age of space exploration
In depth To infinity and beyond!
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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